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Antique Cartridges - Cartridges - .50-70 and .50-55 Rifle and Carbine Cartridges

.50-70-450 Govt. Cartridge Winchester Contract - 1888

Item #: Z9957

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Z9957 .50-70-450 Govt. Cartridge Winchester Contract - 1888

Description: Excellent example of a late-production .50-70-450 Government cartridge manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut. This example features a flat-nose lead bullet roll-crimped into a brass case with a brass primer.

This cartridge was produced under a commercial contract for the U.S. military in 1888. Production of the .50-70 continued well after adoption of the .45-70 as the standard U.S. service round in 1873, with the .50-70 remaining in use among various state National Guard units into the late 19th century.

This example exhibits a light, even patina with a few scattered spots on the brass case. The headstamp is clear, with the month positioned at the 9 o’clock orientation.

A solid example of a late-contract .50-70 Government cartridge produced by Winchester.

Headstamp: "R / 3 / 88 / W”

Measures: OAL 2.257” CL 1.773” RD .662” HD .566” CM .526” BDaCM .505” Weight 700 Grains

Reference: "History of Modern U.S. Military Small Arms Ammunition" Hackley, Woodin & Scranton Vol. 1, Pg. 254 (Earlier Variant)

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